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September 22 Newsletter

22 Sep 2020

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September 15 Newsletter

15 Sep 2020

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SOCIAL MEDIA ALERT

09 Sep 2020

You may be aware of a recent social media incident where inappropriate and distressing content was shared, from outside of Australia, on various platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.

The Australian Office of the eSafety Commissioner is working closely with the social media companies to have this content removed; however, at this stage the content is still widespread on some platforms.

Your children may be able to access this distressing material through their personal devices, should they actively look for it or if it is shared by a friend. 

We would urge extreme caution in how you raise this issue with your child if they have not already heard or been exposed to this video. Drawing undue attention to the issue may cause unnecessary worry or distress and increase its exposure. If you do wish to discuss the matter with your child, please emphasise the significant distress that may be caused when accessing such material.

If your child has inadvertently viewed this content, please support your child’s wellbeing by:

• Reporting this content to the social media platform that it has been viewed on, or to eSafety at esafety.gov.au/report/illegal-harmful-content.

• Seeking support:

• Calling 000 in life threatening circumstances.
• Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 - phone support all day every day and online support from 8am-midnight every day (AEST).
• eHeadspace 1800 650 890 - open 9am-1am daily (AEST).
• Lifeline 13 11 14 - phone support all day, every day and online support 7pm-4am daily (AEST).
• Beyondblue 1300 22 4636 - phone support all day, every day and online support 3pm-midnight every day.
• Suicide Call-back Service 1300 659 467 - phone support all day, every day, and follow-up calls.
• Your child’s teacher.
• • https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/online-safety-basics
  • https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/hard-to-have-conversations

    The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has resources available to help children, young people and their families navigate the online world. The following links may be useful to support your conversations with your child.

    If you have any concerns, please contact our school on 69491270.

September 8 Newsletter

08 Sep 2020

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BAKERY LUNCHES

04 Sep 2020

Please be advised that from next week Bakery lunches will be

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS and no longer on Fridays.

September 1 Newsletter

01 Sep 2020

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

27 Aug 2020

Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. Boxes are distributed to children living in vulnerable situations. 

St Mary’s are once again taking part in this cause. If you would like a Christmas box let the school office know and we can send home as many boxes as you would like to fill. Boxes must be returned to school by the end of Term 3. This is an optional activity for families. 

August 25 Newsletter

25 Aug 2020

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Position Vacant - School Cleaner

24 Aug 2020

Hello everyone, We are in need of a new school cleaner. If anyone is interested in 12 hours per fortnight taking care of our little school

ABSENCE NOTIFICATION

21 Aug 2020

Dear Parents,

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Please be aware of the new NSW Government guidelines that came into effect Wednesday 19 August.

Students who have been kept at home because of flu like symptoms are not permitted to return to school until we have sighted a negative COVID test. Therefore parents need to let us know the reason for the absence by emailing, phoning or completing an absentee note in Schoolzine for your child on the day of the absence.

Staff and students who present at school with even mild flu like symptoms are asked to seek a COVID test.

All negative tests results must be sighted by the principal before students are permitted to return to school.

I know the impact of this decision will present parents with difficulties as it is the runny nose season. Please know that it is a decision out of our hands and we need to comply with the guidelines.

Kind Regards

Jannine